How to Tie a Thick Knot

Tying a knot with two ropes will make the knot even thicker.

There are hundreds of different knot combinations for applications in fishing, climbing, sailing and decoration. A double, overhand knot is one of the thickest knots you can create and is used to prevent a piece of rope from unraveling or as a stopper. This is a common knot in sailing as it can be tied tightly against an object or another knot.

Instructions

1. Form a loop with the rope that gives you ample slack to work with.

2. Pass the end of the rope over the top of the loop and through it.

3. Pass the end of the rope around the loop and through it once more, to give the top of the loop a twisted appearance.

4. Tighten the knot slowly as you form the knot evenly.

References

• animatedknots.com: How to Tie the Double Overhand Stopper Knot